training 1.1

I'm getting tired of changing diapers... and I'm tired of smelly pull-ups every morning! So yesterday morning as Buster took off his pull-up I told him that it was his last one and we were going to find out what "wet" actually felt like! Last night I made up a bed for him on his closet floor (he's been begging to sleep there... don't ask!) with a waterproof crib mattress and lots of absorbent materials. I explained to him carefully what was happening and then told him that once he learned how to stay dry every night he would get a Game Boy (his dream!). It seemed to sink in but I half expected to be up 3 times in the night. Fortunately the first and only time was at 7:30 this morning - he was wet as expected but at least he's catching on that there's no pull-ups to back him up.

I've also been dreaming of getting Noodle diaper-free, so I've been reading this book and today while I was in the city I bought all the required supplies: training underwear, doll that "wets" and lots of treats. Several of my friends used this method and they say it truly does work in a day! Although there may be a few accidents in the first week... Week?! Buster took 7 months!!!

So... wish me luck!